Diploma in Applied Emergency Management (Level 6) [DipAEM]
Introduction
The Diploma in Applied Emergency Management is a new qualification for those seeking to enter the emergency management field or develop their skills and knowledge in this area. “Emergency management is the managerial function charged with creating the framework within which communities reduce vulnerability to hazards and cope with disasters” (IAEM, 2008).
The qualification has been developed in conjunction with international and domestic experts in emergency management and enables students to use their own country or another country of their choice for many of the topic areas ensuring a truly global perspective in contemporary emergency management.
The programme is delivered part time over a two, three or four year period with papers comprising short block courses and distance/online activities. It is anticipated that block courses will be attended by students with a range of backgrounds and experience, further adding to the diversity of discussion and learning.
Target
Prospective and current entry-level emergency management practitioners. Including:
Aviation Crash Fire Officers
Civil Defence volunteers
Corporate emergency managers
Defence Force Commissioned and Non-Commissioned Officers
Emergency Management Officers
H&S Advisors/Managers
Humanitarian aid workers
Industrial emergency response officers
NGO workers involved in emergency management
Paramedics
Police Officers
Rural Fire Officers
Search & Rescue volunteers
Urban Fire & Rescue Officers.
Linkages
The Diploma in Applied Emergency Management (DipAEM) uses two papers from the compulsory schedule of the New Zealand Diploma in Business. Students may choose to take up to two further business papers as part of their elective within the Diploma in Applied Emergency Management. Business papers can be completed through any NZDipBus accredited institution and transferred to the DipAEM.
The DipAEM is aligned to the International Association of Emergency Managers’ Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) credential. The AEM is an entry level professional certification for emergency managers that is internationally recognised. Depending on the study options taken, in most cases students should be able to meet the requirements of the AEM.
Upon completion (and achieving satisfactory grades), students have the option to continue to higher education with graduate studies such as those offered by Massey University. The DipAEM introduces students to academic skills such as academic writing, research and referencing so it provides an ideal entry point into academic study in emergency management.
Business papers from other government accredited institutions (such as Universities, Community Colleges, TAFEs etc) may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning against the NZ Diploma in Business Studies papers (530, 560, 630, 636) where such papers match at least 80% of the respective NZDipBus paper. A fee shall apply for such cases.
Fees
Fees are charged on a paper by paper basis. For information regarding the fees associated with the individual papers please proceed to the paper descriptors.
Enrolment
The Diploma in Applied Emergency Management (Level 6) will be offered for the first time in 2010. Enrolments for papers run in terms 1 and 2, 2010 will open and close as follows:
The process for international students to enrol is available here.
International students must complete the international student enrolment form available here.
All international students considering studying with EMANZ should read the TPP international student prospectus available here.
All international students must meet the entry requirements specified and complete required documentation, including evidence of academic performance, English language competency and completed questionnaire (available above, under Enrolment), no later than four (4) months prior to the course commencement.
Due to high degree of interest from international students, EMANZ/TPP will not reply to unsolicited email enquiries from international students. International students must submit an enrolment form with accompanying documentation including IELTS certification and questionnaire before any response shall be given.
Resources
Students are required to have access to a computer which must be able to:
Access the internet.
Carry out word processing.
Carry our spreadsheet operations.
Develop and deliver slide presentations.
It is recommended that students have an internet video camera and Skype ™ to enable a higher level of tutorial support.
